STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE COUNTY OF GASTON DISTRICT COURT DIVISION Juvenile Sect. File # 26JT000100-350 & 26JT000101-350 IN RE: ) Shiloh Avari Cotterman, ) SUMMONS PROCESS BY DOB: February 15, 2019, ) PUBLICATION Saige Elza Danae Cotterman, ) DOB: February 10, 2017. )[Pursuant to 1A-1 Rule 4 & 7B-407] TO: Unknown is the father of the minor children, Shiloh Avari Cotterman, born on the 15th day of February 15 2019 and Saige Elza Danae Cotterman, born on the 10th day of February 2017. TAKE NOTICE that a "Termination of Parental Rights Petition" has been filed with regard to the above referenced juveniles. You are required to respond to this petition by filing a written answer with the clerk who signed this Process within forty (40) days following the first date of publication of this notice, exclusive of such date, or you may lose custody of the above-named juveniles. The results of this hearing may ultimately result in your parental rights to the above-named juveniles being terminated. Notice of the date, time and place of the hearing on this petition will be mailed by the clerk upon the filing of an answer within forty (40) days following the first date of publication of this notice, exclusive of such date. You are entitled to appear and offer evidence at this action and to representation by counsel at all phases of this action. Any attorney appointed previously will not represent you in this proceeding unless ordered to do so by the court. This 7th day of July 2026. ___________________________________ __Clerk of Superior Court X Deputy of Superior Court Gaston County District Court Gaston County Courthouse 325 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way. Gastonia, N.C. 28053 Telephone: (704) 852-3100 July 12, 19, 26 2026 LWLM0554016